QuoteTestimonyHistorical Account★★★★

Nurse Edith Cavell, just before she was tragically shot by the Germans as a spy, said: “I see that patriotism is not enough. I must die without hatred or bitterness toward anyone.”

— FAGERBURG

Also attributed to: Edith Cavell

The point

Facing execution, Edith Cavell declared patriotism insufficient, choosing to die free of hatred or bitterness.

Scripture
Audience
AdultsYouth
Occasions
Funeral · Memorial
Tone
Sobering · Convicting · Hopeful
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under a minute · 27 words

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